Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources
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What is the primary use of petroleum in the United States?

  • Electricity generation
  • Transportation (correct)
  • Heat generation
  • Industrial production of goods

    • What percentage of the U.S. energy comes from renewable sources?

  • 50%
  • 25%
  • 10%
  • 6% (correct)

    • What is the primary source of energy used for electricity generation in the United States?

  • Wind power
  • Nuclear power
  • Fossil fuels (correct)
  • Hydroelectric power

    • What is the primary use of natural gas in the United States?

    <p>Heat generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of renewable energy in the United States?

    <p>Hydroelectric power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the U.S. energy comes from nonrenewable sources?

    <p>94%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the world's energy production is used by Americans?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of energy in the US?

    <p>Fossil fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between primary and secondary energy?

    <p>Primary energy is a raw fuel, while secondary energy is converted from primary energy for human use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of home energy use is attributed to appliances and lighting?

    <p>35%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state has stricter energy rules than the federal government?

    <p>California</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trend in world energy consumption?

    <p>Increasing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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